Alternate
(
verb
,
adjective
)
(As a verb)
Alternate ( verb )
- To change back and forth between two things, or to do something regularly with breaks in between.
- To take turns with someone else in doing something.
- To switch or change regularly between different things or activities.
Origin:
The word 'alternate' comes from the latin word 'alternare' which means 'to alternate or change regularly.'.
Examples:
- The employees alternate working weekends so that everyone has a chance to have time off.
- The children alternated between playing games and doing art projects.
- The chef alternates between using different spices and seasonings in his dishes.
- The patient was instructed to alternate between hot and cold compresses for relief from pain.
- The two teams alternated possession of the ball throughout the game.
(As an adjective)
Alternate ( adjective )
- To change back and forth between two things, or to do something regularly with breaks in between.
- To take turns with someone else in doing something.
- To switch or change regularly between different things or activities.
Origin:
The word 'alternate' comes from the latin word 'alternare' which means 'to alternate or change regularly.'.
Examples:
- The employees alternate working weekends so that everyone has a chance to have time off.
- The children alternated between playing games and doing art projects.
- The chef alternates between using different spices and seasonings in his dishes.
- The patient was instructed to alternate between hot and cold compresses for relief from pain.
- The two teams alternated possession of the ball throughout the game.